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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, fifty years ago, more than 3 million servicemen and servicewomen left their
families to serve bravely, a world away from everything they knew and everyone
they loved; and,
WHEREAS, From la Drang to Khe Sank from Hue to Saigon and countless villages in
between, they pushed through jungles and rice paddies, heat and monsoon,
fighting heroically to protect the ideals we hold dear as Americans; and,
WHEREAS, while they came from different backgrounds, colors and creeds, they worked to
complete a daunting mission. A mission that left more than 58,000 dead and
returning thousands home bearing shrapnel and scars, burdened by the wounds
of post-traumatic stress, of Agent Orange and memories that would never
fade; and,
WHEREAS, though long and controversial in nature, this war in many ways defined a
generation of Americans. In the half century since the beginning of the
conflict, our nation has grappled with the sensitive effects of this struggle
which accompanies all wars. Yet we remain thankful to those who fought in this
conflict and the legacy of service that they built; and
WHEREAS, the freedoms and liberties we are blessed to enjoy are a direct result of the
courage, devotion and sacrifice of the members of our Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, the 50'h anniversary commemoration of the Vietnam War will continue through
Nov. .11, 2025. Throughout this commemoration, let us strive to live up to their
example by showing our Vietnam veterans, their families and all of the men and
women who have served our country, the fullest respect and support of a
grateful county. Collier County appreciates the sacrifices that our Vietnam
veterans made in defending our freedom, and believe it is important that we
acknowledge them for their courage and sacrifice.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Collier County Board of County Commissioners
hereby honors our Vietnam veterans on the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and on
behalf of a grateful community thanks them for their selfless service and sacrifice.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 24th Day of May 2016.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
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5/24/2016 4.A.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.A.
Item Summary: Proclamation honoring Vietnam veterans during the national
commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and to express our gratitude for
their service, valor and sacrifice.To be accepted by Sgt.John Blatner, retired, U.S. Army,
Marjorie Goff, who served as a nurse in the U.S. Air Force and Heriberto "Eddie" Hartnack,
Collier County Veterans Services Manager.
Meeting Date: 5/24/2016
Prepared By
Name: Catherine Bigelow
Title: Supervisor-Operations, Communication&Customer Relations Division
5/17/2016 4:49:12 PM
Submitted by
Title:Manager-Communications&Cust. Relations,Communication&Customer Relations Division
Name: SheffieldMichael
5/17/2016 4:49:13 PM
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager-Communications&Cust. Relations,Communication&Customer Relations Division
Date: 5/18/2016 8:48:35 AM
Name: IsacksonMark
Title: Division Director-Corp Fin&Mgmt Svc,Office of Management&Budget
Date: 5/18/2016 9:21:00 AM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 5/18/2016 10:56:27 AM
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title:Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
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